Holi and Lunar Eclipse 2024: The celestial and spiritual significance of lunar eclipses is widely acknowledged whenever they occur, and they hold a special importance in astrology. This year, a total of 4 eclipses is expected, consisting of 2 lunar eclipses and 2 solar eclipses, with the first lunar eclipse being on March 25. During this time, the moon will be in the Virgo sign, where Rahu will already be positioned. Interestingly, this year Holi also falls on the same day.
According to Panchang, it will occur on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of Falgun month and will commence from 10:23 AM and last until 03:02 PM. However, this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, making the associated inauspicious period irrelevant.
Places From Where The Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible:
This lunar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States, Japan, Russia, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Norway, and Switzerland.
Holi Bonfire On March 24 And Playing With Colours On March 25:
Holika Dahan, the bonfire celebration, will take place on Sunday, March 24, and the festival of colours, Holi, will be played on Monday, March 25.
Holika Dahan 2024 Muhurat:
- Holika Dahan Muhurta - 11:13 PM to 12:27 AM, Mar 25
- Duration - 01 Hour 14 Mins
- Bhadra Punchha - 06:33 PM to 07:53 PM
- Bhadra Mukha - 07:53 PM to 10:06 PM
- Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
As per Drik Panchang, choosing right Muhurta for Holika Dahan is more important than choosing right Muhurta for any other festivals. For other festivals doing puja at wrong time will not bring puja benefits but doing Holika Dahan at wrong time would bring suffering and misfortune.
Holi Celebrations Under The Shadow Of Lunar Eclipse:
As per the Vedic Panchang, the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the Falgun month will begin as per thr following timings:
Hence, Holi will be celebrated under the shadow of the lunar eclipse on March 25.
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